Tl - the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson soft tail deluxe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the headlights were flashing independently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 11v037000 (engine and engine cooling ). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 56,000. Dr
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Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2011 softail motorcycles manufactured from june 7, 2010 through october 8, 2010. The body control modules (bcm) installed on these motorcycles (part numbers 69991-11 and 69993-11) have a case that may not have been properly sealed during production. An improper seal may allow water intrusion into the bcm which may cause engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall while in traffic can result in a crash, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- Harley-davidson will notify owners and dealers will replace the bcm free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 11V037000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail 2
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What 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail owners say
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Rear running lights randomly, repeatedly going out -- they've been replaced at least one per month. The bike is currently on its fourth new bulb. Others have noted that they're having the same issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson softail deluxe. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to a dealer who advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure, but it could have been caused by the motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
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Questions about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail
Is the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail, close to a typical Softail model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V037000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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